- What if I told you that halfway across the globe, there are hundreds, maybe even thousands of abandoned
supercars, slowly decaying in the desert in parking
garages, impound lots, and even on the side of the road. These cars were just ditched and forgotten about, but why? Who left them there? And how do I buy one? We're gonna answer all these questions and more on today's episode. Let me tell you, it's not just rich guys
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wig gets stuck in them. No one is exactly sure how many
supercars are deteriorating in the desert climate of
Dubai, but it's a ton. And it's kind of infuriating
that cars like this, one of 399 made Ferrari Enzo. This Bugatti Veyron. This Jaguar XJ220. And this Toyota Formula One
race car are all just dying a slow death. Is this the work of some
spoiled Arab princess with too much money on her hands? Actually it's a lot deeper than that. And to understand why
these cars were left, we have to take a closer look
at how this city operates. Dubai is the largest city
in terms of population in the sovereign state of
the United Arab Emirates, or UAE for short. Nowadays, Dubai is known
for its insane architecture, like the Burj Khalifa, which I think is the tallest
building in the world, incredible opulence like
this indoor ski hill, and anything expensive
you could ever dream of which is why it attracts
some of the richest people in the world. I had a buddy go there and
I'm pretty sure he said that you could buy gold
out of vending machines, not bull (beep) you on that. Like a lot of countries
in the Middle East, the UAE became wealthy
because of its rich oil and natural gas resources. Add to that it's prime
location on the Persian Gulf which makes it a key trading spot and you've got a recipe for
a successful commerce hub. There's a lot of business
that happens in Dubai, which attracts foreign business people. In fact, Dubai's economy is dependent on workers who have expatriated
from other countries. As of 2013, 96% of Dubai's
population was foreign born, compared to a city like New
York, about 37% foreign born, that figure is staggering. New York's like the melting
pot of the world, right? But people are attracted to opportunity and there's been a lot
of opportunity in Dubai in the last 20 years. (upbeat music) You have, bankers, hedge
fund managers, investors, and many other types of high-income
elite call the UAE home. One of the main draw points for the UAE is that it has no income tax and that's a huge selling point for people that make my
yearly salary in a day. So, you can imagine that if you've got a seven figure plus
income that's not taxed, you've probably got some
money to burn on supercars. These six figure daily
drivers are a common way of life in Dubai. Of course, you'll see
economy cars on the road too, but I can almost guarantee you that you won't feel out of place driving a $200,000 supercar to
the mall on Saturday. And trust me, there are plenty
of places to shop in Dubai. The taxes are lower. The roads are very well maintained and it's actually not that
hard to find a used luxury car for a good price that
wasn't actually abandoned. Supercars are a way of life in Dubai because it's an easy way
to show off your wealth. Just like LA. That's why everyone drives
McLarens now instead of GT3s, which I thought were cooler. Before people move to Dubai,
they have an expectation that life will be luxurious. That means most people
are buying these cars for Instagram photos and not lap times. Even though these cars are common, it doesn't mean that everyone has them and that's kind of the point. You wanna be seen, but
you don't wanna be seen in the same car as someone else. Exclusivity is key in
the Dubai supercar scene, being the only one with that
car on the road is a real flex, but that doesn't answer the question why people would just up
and abandon these cars on the side of the road. Why on earth are these
supercars getting thrown away? Well, it turns out a lot of it has to do with a
set of religious laws, known as Sharia law. No matter what kind of
lifestyle you're trying to lead in Dubai, you'll still have to understand and strictly follow the
local laws and customs or face punishment. The economy there has a
more worldly connection, but their justice system is partly Sharia and Western law mixed together. This means that there are
different consequences for your actions than
there would be over here. These infractions range from gossiping, to carrying food with poppy seeds, to basically a lot of different stuff that's outside the scope of this video. Just like the rest of the world though, stealing is illegal
and it can you in jail, but what's different in
Dubai is that being late on payments is akin to stealing. Meaning that if you missed a
payment on your credit card, mortgage, or a payment on that brand new, flashy McLaren 720S you hastily bought to impress your new friends,
you go straight to jail. Loans in the UAE are large,
plentiful, and very easy to get. So, naturally people will
take on these giant loans to buy a car that stands out just before losing their job or getting a serious pay decrease. So, let's say it's 2020, and you're a British ex-pat
working as an investor while living in Dubai. Then suddenly a pandemic
comes out of nowhere and crushes your entire
industry and you lose your job. That loan you were able to get
so easily for your supercar that costs as much as a house is starting to look
like more of a liability and now you're not left
with a ton of options. You either borrow from your
friend who still has a job or go to jail, but there's a third option. You get the hell out of Dubai. Even if that means leaving your
car on the side of the road and that's what people did. They ditched their cars
and parking garages. They end up in impound lots. They even leave them in
the middle of the desert. Some of these cars were dropped so quickly that they still have keys in the ignition and other seemingly necessary
items left behind in a panic. The cars will actually
sit in the same place until the police come and tow them away. Sometimes months later. The local laws slowed down the process of moving the abandoned cars
down more than you might think. It's not like the U.S. where
you can call a tow truck and have it towed immediately. Things are just different over there. The somewhat harsh
punishment for, in our eyes, a minimal infraction,
causes many ex-pats to flee rather than deal with the consequences. Look, I get it. If I had to choose between
ditching my dream car or going to prison, I'm leaving my Neon
SRT4 at Baskin Robbins, just not worth it. That's the most popular
fast food place in the UAE. So that sucks for those ex-pats who had to leave their lambos,
but how do I, a supercar fan, that lives across the fat earth, get my hands on one of these cars? Is it possible? How much money would it take? Do I have to ask James for a loan? Think he would be more
happy to have that parked in the side yard than my Imperial. Before you spit and shake on it, the first thing you gotta do is actually find the ride you want. And unfortunately, it's
not as easy as pulling up a tab on eBay motors,
searching abandoned supercar, and getting the pick of the litter. The first obstacle you'll encounter with any abandoned car in the
UAE, is locating the title. Like it is over here, whenever you get a loan
from a bank to buy a car, you still don't own that car. The bank does until you pay off the loan. They will physically hold onto your title until you've made that final payment. If the person who left their car in the middle of the desert is missing and dipped while their loan defaulted, how do you know who used to own it? How do you know which institution
holds the actual title? And you don't really know how much money is left to pay on the loan. These are all questions you'd
have to get the answer to. There's no telling the amount of time in between these cars being abandoned and being impounded by the police. If you're not quick enough, these cars get snapped
up by the Dubai Five-O and sometimes get converted
into actual police cruisers. I'm sure you've seen these cars before. The police in Dubai know for a fact that they're traditional patrol cars from brands like Chevy,
Toyota, and Nissan, can't keep up with the likes of a Porsche, Mercedes, or a McLaren. And even if it's all for show, the police are now driving
around some pretty amazing cars. If you're unlucky, you might see them roll
up in a Porsche 918, Aston Martin 177, or a Pagani Huayra. Now that you've missed a
chance to buy these cars before they were impounded, it doesn't mean it's impossible to get your greasy knucks on one. But, what if you wanted to
buy one at a bargain rate? Well, auctions are actually
a pretty good place to start. There are auctions just like in the U.S. that will give you the opportunity to bid on these crazy cars, hoping
to get you a good deal. You may get your dream car for $30,000 less than the sticker price or just spend $30,000 total on one. That's still beyond
something I'm able to afford, but it's cool that I know it can be done. Like a lot of cars you find it
auctions here in the states, they'll have what you
can call a storied past. Like Supercar Blondie pointed
out in one of her videos, a lot of the luxury cars up for auction may have had enough damage to make anyone wanna pass on the deal. The damages range from
some light body work to flood damage, all the way
to being completely totaled. Make sure you do your research before signing on the dotted line. The normal process of buying from an auction isn't super easy, but there are many guides out there to get you the best deal possible if you actually wanna try to do this. As you can see, buying a car from auction is often a difficult task, especially if you're buying
said car from an auction on the other side of the world. If you don't feel up to the job, you're not out of luck just yet. This finally brings me to the
best option for buying one of these dust covered greats. Because this is so difficult, there are actually companies out there that focus solely on buying these cars at a crazy low price,
repairing and prepping them to be sold to a lucky customer
with reasonable savings. A company like Carerra Garage or Hush Hush will find these cars, get them
in good working condition, and ship them directly
to you for a nominal fee. This is probably your best case scenario. It's probably still very expensive though. But in my opinion, it feels like there
are way too many things that could go wrong. Now, no offense to those companies. This car has changed
hands for reasons unknown. It's been auctioned off. It's been repaired and sent your way before you even get a chance to touch it. That's a ton of money to be passed around and too many pockets of people
across international waters for my own personal peace of mind, okay? If you're really taking
this idea to heart, I really suggest you do your own research into the fine minutia of buying one of these abandoned supercars. Even though most of us can't
afford to get our hands on one, it's cool to know that if
you ever hit the lottery you're gonna pick up a perfectly good, but dusty, Ferrari for the
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hundreds more abandon supercars, check out our past gas episode on the Sultan of Brunei
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